• Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

  • By: Tyler Perry
  • Narrated by: Tyler Perry
  • Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,905 ratings)

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Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings

By: Tyler Perry
Narrated by: Tyler Perry
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Publisher's summary

If you can count on one thing from "Madea" Mabel Simmons, star of the smash hits Diary of a Mad Black Woman and Madea's Family Reunion, it's that she's got something to say. For as long as people can remember, Madea has been in the neighborhood - she's the beloved, hilarious, sharp-witted, pistol-packing grandmother who's watching out and speaking her mind.

Now Madea is telling her own story, dishing her memoirs and hard-won, hilarious wisdom in her own inimitable voice (with a little help from her friend Tyler Perry). Madea covers every topic you want to hear her on, from the art of flirting, to love and marriage (sometimes two very separate topics), and raising kids (including the full story on the bag o' belts).

She also opines on beauty tips (featuring her indispensable advice on the miraculous benefits of Vasoline), the healthy choice of a deep-fried diet, and the Bible (including her favorite Bible story, as you have definitely never heard it before) - and pretty much everything else.

Madea has lived quite a life, and she has some stories to tell. And they're all here. As she's fond of saying, "Sometimes life is hard, and you have to laugh your way through it."

©2006 Tyler Perry Inc. (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. All rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Inimitable." (Ebony)

"Hilarious." (The New York Times Book Review)

"Wicked." (Entertainment Weekly)

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Madea is my hero

Loved this book. Loved hearing it read by Madea. Many Many life lessons in this book. Thank you Madea. I wanna be you when I grow up!

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MA TO THA DAMN DEA!

As always Tyler Perry has delivered another fantastic performance and Madea never fails to ease our minds!

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Love it

So much fun and laughter listening to Madea. Like watching a movie. Highly recommended, will make you laugh and smile a lot.

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Nice listen!

I listened to this audio while on a road trip.. funny yet informative in a madea way! Enjoyed every minute of this book!

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Absolutely awesome!

This book has tons of advice done with Medea flare. It is inspiring, insightful, and hilarious. I loved it!

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An Awesome Content

I love all the plays that she is apart of but to hear her narrating a title is top tier. The title speaks about our daily lives and what we can do to make certain changes if we are going on the wrong path. I would definitely recommend this book to others seeing how this book is of great help. I really appreciate you laying it out straight instead of covering it. PS You need to read or write more titles.

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Keeps you laughing & Smiling

I love to listen to this book when I’m driving to & from work. It helps me to realize not to take life too seriously & enjoy life. I literally always have a smile when listening to this book . Tyler Perry does an amazing job

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Madea is wonderful

Madea is my go to whenever I am depressed and under the weather. She makes me laugh no matter how much I want to cry. Her brutal honesty is what I grew up with and I miss that so much! I can’t wait for more!

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Great humor!!

I absolutely loved this book!! It has great life lessons and such great humor! A must “listen” for everyone.

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Love meds

Love this book hope there will be more of Tyler Perry’s meds great job work

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